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Cheers Scilly, It was the part of the job I'd been most apprehensive about, and I'm pretty pleased with the result.
This weekend if I have a spare moment I'll fit the brakes, tape the bars and then have a quick look at the headset.....
Although the gum hoods are looking pretty perished they're still intact.
Is there any good ways of filling the cracks in the hoods or should I just leave well alone.
I'm guessing I can forget finding replacements at a reasonable price - Even JD whiskers who are usually pretty good at finding old bits and bobs on the shelf and selling them on at period correct prices thought I was a bit hopeful for even asking!!
The only other option is that chap in California who moulds his own, but I think he concentrates on the more exotic end of the market (Campag/Dura-Ace/Universal) and probably wouldn't stoop as low as a Weinmann hood!
I've tried liquid latex to repair Campag Ergo hoods without any success, but I'm always happy to get my pot of copydex out.... I just don't want to ruin ones that are functional if a little cracked! - Anyone got any ideas for rejuvinated brake hoods????